Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
My obituary of June Clark, who pushed #nursing to find its voice and modern professional status
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Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
🚨 DATE CHANGED: Join the launch of the new @WHO Ageism Scale! 🚨
We need a reliable tool to measure ageism to know if we’re making progress in creating #AWorld4AllAges.
But we didn’t have that tool… Until now!
✍️ Find out more online on 28 April: bit.ly/who-ageism-scale
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Today on #HumanRightsDay2024 join our call to governments ahead of #HRC58 to start drafting a UN convention to provide the clarity and stronger legal protection necessary to ensure that older people everywhere can #AgeWithRights.
Read our full statement: rightsofolderpeople.org/garo…
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
We're looking for a National Programme Manager!
With significant knowledge of social care, they will oversee the growth of our professional support and development programmes, respond to tenders/funding calls, and represent us at national level.
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myhomelife.org.uk/make-a-dif…
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
NEW Coming of Age episode! Join us as we explore a critical global issue: health workforce shortages. Together, @DLDunc416, Mansur Dalal @CommonAgeAssoc in India and @DrRobynStone @LeadingAge discuss collaborative global solutions: link.cohostpodcasting.com/2c……
@GlobalAgeing
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
International Day of Older People on 1 October is a chance to celebrate older people and the part they play in society. #IDOP2024
Have you made any plans? Let us know in the comments!
Find out more here: ageing-better.org.uk/interna…
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Replying to @UNDecadeAgeing @WHO @UN4Ageing @UNDESASocial @ITUDevelopment @ITU @UNandAgeing @UNDESA @NgoAgeing @UNHumanRights
In some countries, up to 1️⃣ in 3️⃣ older people are lonely.
This shortens lives, damages health, and reduces quality of life for millions of older people globally.
Learn more about how we can create a more socially connected world this @UNDecadeAgeing: bit.ly/EndSIL

ALT Social media infographic with the silhouettes of three people, one shaded darker than the other two. Text: 'Social isolation and loneliness among older people are widespread. In some countries, up to 1 in 3 older people are lonely.' The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, WHO, ITU, and UN DESA logos are in the footer.

ALT Social media infographic with the following text: 'Social isolation and loneliness among older people are harmful: they shorten older people's lives, damage their physical and mental health, and reduce their quality of life.' The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing, WHO, ITU, and UN DESA logos are in the footer.
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Please spread the word to ensure as many care workers as possible get involved in these excellent roundtables! Please RT and share amongst teams. 💚💚💚💚
🌟 Join our Roundtable Series with Care Workers! 🌟 Engage in open dialogue on technology, policy, working conditions, & more. We provide recruitment, venues, travel, facilitation, & documentation. Let's amplify care workers' voices & drive positive change! #CareWorkers
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
.@Vogue_Germany's July issue features 102-year-old Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor.
As a Jew born in Berlin, she lost her entire family during the Holocaust and narrowly escaped death herself.
Her request is simple - to always pick love ❤️
#OlderNotOver
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
I love that Spain’s new National Care Strategy has been presented by an expert by experience who lives in a care home and who has been involved throughout the entire development of the strategy
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Catch up on the momentous developments at the #OEWG14 yesterday in our Daily Bulletin from New York! Read here: rightsofolderpeople.org/wp-c… #AgeWithRights
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
From workshops to advocacy drives, GAROP network members are bringing the heat. Check out their incredible lineup of activities rightsofolderpeople.org/2024… Don't miss the Global Rally, April 8-14. Share your plans and let's ignite change! #AgeWithRights #OlderPeople #Ageing #Rights
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
📢Would you like to take part in a survey to discuss how relevant & usable DACHA Study's care home minimum data set is in your professional/carer role? The survey takes ~25 mins to complete and closes on 5th March. Thanks! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk… #carehomeresearch #carehomes
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
It's the first ever #WorldLewyBodyDay today. 🧠
Dementia specialist Admiral Nurse @raheli01 explains what Lewy body dementia is and the support available.
Share this video to help spread awareness and learn more here: dementiauk.org/information-a…
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
📢Closing today! We're hiring a dynamic & experienced interim Director of Operations to join our Executive Team. This person will play a pivotal role in overseeing FNF's day-to-day operations, including leadership of several corporate services. Apply at: bit.ly/3Nx6QM0
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Applications are now being received for The ICN Global #Nursing Leadership Institute 2024.
The #GNLI is a strategic policy leadership programme for #nurseleaders.
Make an application by the 29th January: bit.ly/4avkg4Y
#NurseLeaders #Nursing
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
My dad has been in a nursing home for 18 months.I am blown away by his care. He is well nourished, his daily needs are met, he is treated with dignity, his physical and psychological care is met. He is loved, he is home! Social care nurses be proud, tell your stories @dtbarron
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
If you would like to contribute to the next edition of the Social Care Nursing journal DM me please
We will be working on the next Edition of the Social Care Nurse Journal - we already have some contributors. If you would like to share your work, thoughts or opinions, please contact us - we would love to hear from you @dtbarron @YSManson1 @Justacarehomeg1 @janeeedouglas
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Mainstreaming ageing goes beyond social inclusion, it is essential that #OlderPersons are recognized as rights holders and empowered to enjoy their human rights.
Sharon Blackburn CBE retweeted
Well said @westwood_greta
Let's hope this leads to action on the changes needed for #socialcare nurses and the social care workforce. We are not second hand care, we are social care.
💚💚💚 @SCNACs
📢We welcome the commitment from the Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary @wesstreeting to deliver a #socialcare workforce plan.
Any new deal must include long-term approaches to retain our talented social care #nurses.
➡️Read our full response:
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